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Hips, Squats and Core

The focus of this workout is specific proprioception, strengthening and myofascial stretching of the hip joints. Then we put it all together with more global exercises like the squat and core work, and finish with spine lengthening ELDOA....

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QUICK CORE/FULL BODY CIRCUIT

Please do a short warmup before you do this quick but challenging workout. This is a great sequence for when you have limited time and want to get some strengthening exercises in. This workout includes single leg work, a pushup/row combination, and spinal...

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FEET, ANKLES AND CALVES

If the feet are weak, unstable or out of alignment it affects the legs, hips and pelvis. What affects the pelvis also affects the upper body, so these exercises are very important. This workout shows some exercises that help to strengthen and stretch the feet and...

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GLUTES AND PELVIS

This workout includes the very important gluteus maximus (butt) strengthening sequence. The glute max helps to stabilize the sacro-iliac (SI) joint so it’s really important to try and balance the strength and flexibility between the two sides so the pelvis can be...

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STRENGTH STRETCH STAMINA

This workout challenges the glutes with single leg pelvic lifts, and hindu squats (on your toes). This is a great way to challenge your balance, stretch and strengthen the feet, and organize your gravity line. We also do lower abs and some myofascial leg stretches...

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PUSHUP PROGRESSIONS

Pushups are a full body exercise! This video is a breakdown of how to modify pushups safely for your level of strength and how to effectively progress as you get stronger. https://vimeo.com/678805970?share=copy

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SUPER QUICK FRONT/SIDE/BACK CIRCUIT

It’s important to work the body evenly, in all directions. We are always under the force of gravity but we don’t always challenge our bodies to strengthen against it with different positions. This is a simple, short, easy to modify strength based workout designed...

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SIMPLE STRENGTH BUILDING CIRCUIT

This is a basic, bodyweight, full body workout that strengthens the legs, chest, back and core with simple movements that incorporate breath and balance. It includes a very brief warmup so be sure to do some marching in place or the joint warmup before you start...

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The Basic Intro to Pilates and ELDOA

A quick and easy to access video bundle of 3 short workouts that includes the fundamental basics of Pilates and ELDOA.

Hi, I’m Danielle O’Connell

Pilates Teacher, ELDOA Trainer and Health Coach.

I’m here to help integrate body, mind and soul through Pilates practice while helping instructors & students get better results in their daily practice. 

I truly believe that healthy movement is an important part of both physical and mental wellness, and that Pilates and ELDOA work amazingly well to help you achieve freedom in your body and a sense of wellbeing.

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Every single body is unique, and even your body is different from day to day. One on one sessions are customized just for you. It doesn’t matter if you are new to exercise or super fit, this work will change the way you feel in your body. Private customized sessions offer the opportunity to focus on your movement patterns, address your specific “sticky spots” that are restricting movement, and create a program that will help you achieve your short and long terms goals.

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Intro to Pilates and ELDOA

The Basic Intro to Pilates and ELDOA is a workout bundle for anyone who wants a short go-to guided set of exercises to restore the spine, strengthen the core and mobilize and stretch the muscles and joints safely.
A quick, easy to access video bundle of 3 short workouts that includes the fundamental basics of Pilates and ELDOA. You can do them safely at home and on-the-go any time you need.